Special to the Transcript Governor Maura Healey sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent demanding a $1,745 refund to every Massachusetts household for the financial harm caused by President Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. Data from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee…
Month: March 2026
Gov. Healey takes action to bring in 10 GW of new energy, save $10 billion and promote energy independence
Special to the Transcript Governor Maura Healey is setting strong new targets for bringing more energy into Massachusetts and lowering energy bills. The Executive Order she has signed outlines her all-of-the-above approach to energy supply and directs her administration to…
School Committee Approves WMS Principal to Step in as interim asst.superintendent
By Adam Swift Winthrop Middle School Principal Brian Curley will likely have a new role in the district come July 1. On Monday night, the school committee approved Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard’s request for the district to hire an…
From Empty Nester to ‘Fifth Kid’
How a Winthrop mother found a new calling with Boston CASA Special to the Transcript When Susan Griffiths, of Winthrop, signed up to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), she had just sent her youngest child off to college.…
State Rep. Turco celebrates local leader Dorothy Varone at Black Excellence on The Hill Awards
Special to the Transcript State Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco is proud to join the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) in honoring over 100 outstanding leaders at this year’s Black Excellence on The Hill Awards, held in the Great…
A Speedy Start at BU
Winthrop’s Cappuccio off and running Story and photos by Bob Marra Nick Cappuccio slowly, deliberately stepped into the starting blocks for his heat in the 200-meter dash during the Dave Hemery Invitational on the blazing fast track at Boston University’s…
News Brief
Applications available for senior citizen property tax work-off program Applications for the 2026 Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program are now available online and at the Winthrop Senior Center. Applications are due back to the Senior Center by noon on…
MBTA gears up for South Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Paradecelebration with increased service, staff, and safety measures
Special to the Transcript The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 15, 2026. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several…
Over 200 people plunge into freezing waters of Constitution Beach for annual Shamrock Splash
$5,000 raised for Winthrop Beach programs through Save the Harbor’s annual fundraiser Special to the Journal Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by…
Nurse uses AED as Park N Boston staff clear path for rescuers after electrical blast injures worker
Special to the Transcript A 25-year-old electrical worker was injured on February 28, after coming into contact with a live power line while working on elevated electrical equipment behind Park N Boston on Railroad Street in Revere. The worker, became…